This page exists for one reason: to give Morangup and Toodyay Road commuters clear, early warning about stacked disruptions during late January and June 2026.
Unlike suburbs with train stations or frequent buses, Morangup has no public transport safety net. When downstream infrastructure is disrupted, the impact flows uphill — directly onto Toodyay Road and the people who rely on it every day.
From 22 January to 22 February 2026, the Midland rail corridor between Bassendean and Midland is closed for works. Rail-replacement buses will operate — but they use the same congested road network as everyone else.
Two confirmed disruptions — overlapping almost exactly
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Midland Line shutdown (Bassendean–Midland)
📅 22 January – 22 February 2026
Source: Transperth service update -
Quarry access upgrade works – Toodyay Road Morangup 6083 (Bailup)
📅19 January – 12 June 2026
Confirmed via roadside Variable Message Signs
Compounding this is the closure of the Morrison Road level crossing, removing another pressure-release valve from the network. Traffic, heavy vehicles, and replacement buses are forced into fewer corridors.
What this means in real terms
This is not about inconvenience. It’s about compressed margins on a road system that already operates close to capacity.
- Stop-start traffic becomes routine, not exceptional
- Rail-replacement buses are delayed by the same congestion as cars
- Bicycles are not permitted on replacement buses
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AvonLink and Prospector services do not stop at Midland
Passengers must travel to East Perth Terminal (Transwa notice) - Morangup residents have no alternative transport fallback
It's better to be late than DEAD on TIME. Morangup community guidance
Disruption control: practical adjustments
For the overlap period, the usual “I’ll just make it” timing no longer holds. Small delays compound quickly when the network loses resilience.
- Leave earlier than normal — earlier than you think
- Assume delays during peak hours
- Allow extra buffer for appointments and connections
- Be patient around traffic control and heavy vehicles
Why this page exists
This is not a promotional notice and not a government announcement. It’s a community-level orientation for people who actually live on the Hills side of the system and absorb the downstream effects.
We’ll continue to share verified updates only as information is confirmed. The goal is preparation, not panic — not spin.
Useful links:
• Transperth – Midland Line shutdown
• Transwa service updates
• Main Roads WA – Morrison Road level crossing